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Community Events July 1 - Sept 4th LakeLife 24/7 events compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn Submit events to: Events@LakeLife247Magazine.com
JULY Who: Mort Glosser Amphitheater What: Summer Concert Series at the Amp,
free admission
When: Friday, July 1, 9 to 10:30 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut St., downtown Gadsden Why: Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols are bringing back real country and honkey-tonk one gig at a time. Hank, Dwight, George, Merle, Buck and more. Smokey Jones covers decades of country and honky-tonk music while also mixing in a few Southern rock songs from time to time. Coolers and cushions welcome.
Who: Berman Museum What: Celebrate with a Bang:
The History and Chemistry of Fireworks
When: July 2, 1 p.m. Where: Berman Museum at Anniston Museum and Gardens Why: From their beginnings in ancient China to their role in modern celebrations, fireworks have been and continue to be a source of entertainment and excitement for the entire family. Program included in museum admission and free for members.
Springville Library Writers’ Group
Who: Downtown Gadsden Inc. What: First Friday Downtown, family fun with live
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Where: Downtown Gadsden When: Friday, July 1, 6 to 9 p.m. Why: Live music throughout downtown. Vyntage at 2nd and Broad; The Zillionairs at 3rd and Broad; Peanut and Mother May I at 4th and Broad; The Foggy Hollow Band at 5th and Broad, and Gadsden Line Dancers at 600 Block.
Who: First Saturday at Carver Square What: Gather for music, food trucks and games at First Saturday at Carver Square When: First Saturdays in the summer; July 2, August 6 and Sept. 3, 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Carver Square, Tuscaloosa Ave., Gadsden Why: Join friends and neighbors at this monthly summertime event.
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music, classic cars, food vendors plus dining and shopping at your favorite downtown places.
Gadsden Museum of Arts
Finches Exhibit
July 1 to August 5, 2022; opening reception July 1, 5 to 8 p.m. Gadsden Museum of Art, 515 Broad St. See the Finches exhibit plus featured artists at the Gadsden Museum of Art
Who: Talladega Raceway Park What: Weekly racing and fireworks When: Friday, July 1. Pits and gates open at 5 p.m.; hot laps at 7 p.m., and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Talladega Raceway Park, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga. Why: Enjoy racing on Friday nights at Talladega Raceway Park. General admission is free. Pit admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 10; free for 5 and under. Who: Talladega Short Track What: Weekly racing featuring Salute to
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America Nationals and Fireworks
When: Saturday, July 2. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.; gates and pits open at 4 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p,m, Where: Talladega Short Track, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga. Why: Enjoy short track racing in variety of classes. Grandstand admission is $20 for adults, $18 with military ID, free for ages 9 and under. Pit admission is $35 for adults; $20 for children 6 to 12; free for 5 and under.
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Monthly support group, meeting every first Saturday July 2, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Springville Library, 6315 U.S. 11, Springville All writers age 18+ are invited.
Town of Ashville
4th of July Celebration Over the Island Sunday, July 3, 9 to 10 p.m. Greensport Marina, Ashville Celebrate Independence Day City of Pell City
4th of July Fireworks Show Monday, July 4 Lakeside Park Celebrate Independence Day Starlite Stables
Starlite Stables Day Camp
July 5-7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Odenville Ride, groom, arts and crafts, lasso, creek stomp, and interact with horses, cows, goats and donkeys. Enjoy a water slide, ice cream and bike days! Text Katie to book at 205-790-6792. Farmers selling produce
Leeds Farmers’ Market
July 7 and every Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m. Downtown Leeds Find fresh local produce. Anniston Museum and Gardens
